Soil Biology, Biofertilizers, Soil Amendments – FAQ Growers, farmers and gardeners all have questions about soil biology, biofertilizers, nutrients recycling, and soil amendments. We’ll talk about a few of the most asked questions I receive. What Organisms Recycle Nutrients This is a complex question as there are a number of organisms that recycle nutrients. In …
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The Effect of Microorganisms on Plant Growth Plant growth is enhanced by a number of different types of microorganisms including soil bacteria and Trichoderma fungi. The bacteria are sometimes called PGPR, For Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria. The “Rhizo” references the root zone where most of the beneficial microorganisms live. Microbes enhance plant growth in two …
Nutrient Cycles Table of Contents The nutrient cycle is the key to all life on earth. While there are 6 main nutrient cycles, all of them depend on the same thing. The transfer of energy and matter from non-living chemicals to living organisms. All of the nutrients cycles share another key element. They all require …
Bacillus Subtilis as a Soil Probiotic It is well known that number of beneficial soil microorganisms, like Bacillus subtilis, act as soil probiotics. This is also called synergistic plant promotion. Bacillus subtilis was one of the first soil microbes discovered. It is sometimes known as the hay bacillus or grass bacillus. It is a spore …